Sr Buyer

Job Description

We are looking for an ambitious individual wanting to pursue a career path in the supply-chain industry. You will be responsible for overseeing and meeting due dates for goods and materials used within an aluminum extrusion company.

This role will require a basic understanding of standard costing, negotiation, elements of a basic contract, payment terms, logistics, lead times, min/max inventory levels, international shipments, supplier/vendor selection, production schedule and supporting multiple value-streams with varying supply needs.

What You'll Be Responsible For

- Receive, track and report ALL materials received or shipped out of the CASTING department on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

- Update spreadsheets for all incoming and outgoing Logs.

- Update spreadsheets for Consignment Prime and Consignment Alloy Materials and monitor their usage.

- Work with suppliers on shipment discrepancies.

- Create a month-end report in conjunction with all other plants involved.

- Schedule incoming scrap and prime shipments to the Carthage Plant.

- Purchase Casting Supplies.

- Backup for entering CASTING department production.

- Keep a spreadsheet for Environmental on logs for the state inspections.

- Enter stock orders for plant production needs

- Enter nonstock purchase orders for the plant.

- Purchase safety items that will promote safety for employees and plant.

- Order safety shoes and uniforms for employees.

- Work with Accounts Payable matching invoices for payment and correcting any invoices with discrepancies.

- Negotiate with vendors on prices and keep a record on all cost savings.

- Manage and obtain all certificate of insurance on all vendors that do work at the plant

- Obtain all information needed to add new vendors to JD Edwards system.

- Manage ISO documents on all approved suppliers in our ISO system.

- Issue debit memos for all items returned and credits due to Bonnell.

- Issue C debit memos for all non-product items sold from our plant.

What You'll Need To Have

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, or related field preferred.

- Basic understanding of MRP and ERP systems

- Spanish and English-speaking a plus

- Strong communication skills

- Basic knowledge of supplier selection and quoting

- General understanding of supply-chain processes within a manufacturing environment

- Prior and/or current education within the Supply-Chain Management (SCM) industry is highly desired.

- Sourcing, negotiation and buying goods and services that meet our Companies operational requirements.

- Self-manage and prioritize tasks as situations with demand and material visibility fluctuate.

What You'll Love About Us

- Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY

- We're People Leaders

- We provide you with an opportunity to leave a mark and build a legacy. But you won't do it alone. We support passionate teammates along the way, and our collective, collaborative spirit fuels our incredible progress.

- Competitive Salary

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

- 401(k) Savings Plan Matching

- Paid Vacation

- Life Insurance

- Tuition Reimbursement